Instant Dreadlocks With Straight Hair

[@nunyamyob13]

You know what..... You have no clue how much you are appreciated... I've looked for YEARS for ways to start straight dreads and NO ONE EVER shows it like this..... My daughter is 7, mixed but her hair is like mine.... And she HATES HER HAIR DONE..... She's gonna love dreads.... Thank you so much

[@younesselemma7108]

I’m not sure if she’s going to like that as a seven year old…

[@ChiqueChiing]

My son was a toddler the first time I did his locs 'i describe his hair as like a mixed curly Puertirican lookin hair- my son's Nigerian, German, check, maybe some polish? and lots of bohemian' He loved his locs at 4 and 5 and then 6 he wanted to try something else so we did some braids and then just left it in natural curls with a line up after they needed redone a few times, had a friend who braided very nice n not too tight ! Went into 8yrs old n he pmo cuz he wanted a hair cut right after i dreaded him up so now he's 9 lol right now he got me lookin up some 'kid and play' high top fades 😅 proud mama here!!! 🎉❤ *love the old school movies and shows for kids these days, these new age movies b tryna turn kids out, that crap aint it n don't fly with mama bear*

[@Par_far_oo]

Hey, i'm trying to do dreads, have they comed out good?

[@egguw]

I have the crochet needle 0.75 and extremely straight hair and just locked it up like a week ago and watching these videos literally saved me soo much trouble thank you soo much 🙏🏻

[@YouAreGodsCreation]

How is it goin?

[@oat7824]

This is awesome and thanks. When I watched this video, I got all I needed to know perfectly.

[@Par_far_oo]

Have they comed good?

[@edagreekgoddess5156]

My son is Jamaican, Belizean, Greek, Italian and Cherokee so as u can imagine his hair is different.....he wants dreads really bad. Your videos are allowing me to help him start his journey and learn about his culture so I appreciate u man frfr 🙌

[@sapphire8608]

So he is basically black?

[@andrewoid4711]

@@sapphire8608 yeah but white too so his hair is different than the average black person or white person.

[@Easyforexfundsllc]

I’m Hispanic and Italian but got wavyish hair my brother got curly hair

[@JessicaDelgado-d1b]

How exactly is the percentage on his ancestry chart they gave you 😂 he got a little bit of everything

[@SXLXMXN.]

@@sapphire8608Nah jit im like that guy too, some of us look white asf

[@jamesmetelski270]

had mine for 8 months now and I'm loving the way they still go through their stages and maturity... people assume oh instant locs equal instant maturity and that couldn't be further from the truth...grew my hair for 3 and a half years before i started them and that was the hardest part... hair was below my shoulders, and after they were above my shoulders, hella shrinkage lol...RESPECT

[@ktbyayo1762]

I’ve never had dreads but been wanting them for a while, how long do i need to grow my hair out before i should start? I’m so confused

[@DivineEssencepoet]

I have been turning away my straight hair potential clients because I was unsure of the instant log method. But I bought a manikin the other day and the crochet needles and watched your video and I did it I completed half of the manikin head I would love to show it to you LOL but now I will not be turning away these clients so thank you for your video

[@stryctn9yne13]

Wish there were more people like you in my area. All the sister shops around here look at me like I’m fucking crazy when I ask them how much they’d charge

[@kennys.1934]

I’m trying to find someone in AZ who can do this

[@TXLINKS23]

As someone with 2c/3a hair type and looking for someone to lock his hair, thank you! Thank you for taking the time to learn and not just turn people away indefinitely. I would be so hurt if the loctician im going to see turned me away. Then again my hair pretty much locs on its own though.

[@PMOAYHXM]

even tho i dont have dreads your content is really entertaining :)

[@derrickgeorge8411]

Fax bro

[@derrickgeorge8411]

Faxs bro

[@n4s1rs44]

Same💀

[@PMOAYHXM]

Samuel Walker that’s racist

[@KingSkarrface]

same

[@nsjak4ever0413]

Tips on dreading straight hair from someone who actually has had straight hair dreads for over a year and has also done it on other people with straight hair for years (no shade meant towards GTG- his tips are 👍😄): For straight hair its actually easier to backcomb the hair first then crochet hooking. Twist the hair section around as you crochet hook it. If you backcomb the hair it will help it lock up better. By doing the method Gunther is using the hair will shrink up, which is part of the locking process, but by using the backcombing process it will already have shrunk up more giving you a more accurate representation of what you will end up with. It will also help as far as when you wash it less of it will come undone- which is VERY common in straight hair. Once you have the hair in a finished dread you should palm roll the hair. Palm roll as much as possible whenever you can to help train the hair to stay in the dread. Use the crochet hook ONLY (after the actual process of dreading) after washing and your dreads are dry, after you've palm rolled. DO NOT USE THE CROCHET HOOK MORE THAN 4 OR 5 TIMES A MONTH BECAUSE YOU WILL CAUSE DAMAGE AND BREAKAGE!!!! I found that out first hand when I combed my dreads out. My hair went from waist length to above my shoulders because I had been using the crochet hook a few times a week for over a year. I didn't realize how bad my hair had broken off because it was stuck in the dread. It also weakens the dread. Also personally I think that natural tips look better on straight hair dreads than the blunted off tips- especially on us girls. It also helps if you think you might want to add extensions onto the ends to lengthen your dreads. ALWAYS start crochet hooking dreads with a 0.75 size needle and finish with a 0.50 size hook. It actually makes it easier. You can buy a set on Amazon with both sizes. I also HIGHLY recommend buying more than one set of crochet needles because they break VERY easy and nothing sucks more than to be halfway done with your hair and the crochet needle breaks. Try not to use any gels ever on your dreads because you'll get the little flaky white pieces on your scalp from the product and its a pain in the butt to get out. Tightening sprays like from Dollylocks do work great and smell good too but try not to use more than once a week. Washing the hair actually does help the hair shrink up and mature into tighter dreads faster but it also requires more maintenance. Ok I think i covered a lot of bases on how to loc up straight hair. If you have any questions feel free to reply and ask me. I don't mind helping. (& hopefully YT will even let me know there is a reply- a LOT of times here recently they havent notified me😡🙄🤦🏼.)

[@elsh332]

Thank you for all your tips and advice!! I'm almost 2 weeks in to no-brushing-free-forming dreadlocks. But it's chaos so I got a hook but am struggling with it. My hair is down to my bottom rib and has started locking up about 3 quarters down... so the length above is still sort of smooth... it's like they are forming backwards 😂 lol!!

[@D3Fs7]

Great tips! Thank you

[@bennywhite5972]

How hard is it to do crocheting yourself, after seeing this vid I still have no idea how's he's locking the hair up with that pick, what happens if you dread your hair like the video then wash it everyday after like what would I need to do if I want to be washing my hair everyday like I normally do?

[@bridgetted7164]

Incredible! And people pay big $$$ to have this done! So neat and simple and impressive! Minimal tools, minimal product, great results!

[@christinaschumpert9140]

You're great at what you do, very informative!! I'm two months into my dreads and I was ready to come em all out. I started with the rip n twist method. I have super fine and straight hair. Think this is going to help me tremendously!! Thank you.

[@Killawog420]

I started off with the rip and twist method. With about 10 inches of hair. Then did interlocking for about 3 years. Now I've found someone who could crochet my dreads. I've been doing that way for 6 months now and love the results.

[@100Franky]

Gunther is the only one that can make straight hair dreads actually look good

[@dawnnudi-cook3781]

Ikr everyone else makes it look extremely horribly messy

[@Skinke_Rootz]

Cap. Check Lazy Dreads on youtube

[@cyansloth1763]

Ooh I love the rubber/silicon thimbles too ; I make wigs, sew, crochet, make plush toys, etc and been learning dreading from you and the thimble is SO nice. For me especially when modifying/ making wigs.

[@angeliajackson201]

I'm so grateful to run across your straight hair dreadlock videos. You do a fabulous job explaining and teaching! Keep up the good work! It helps those of us who can't find the services near us cheaper than $500.00. I llooovvveee watching and learning your way to perfect new dreads and make them look matured right off the bat!

[@louiseniro4401]

You are the bomb! I make synthetic dreadlocks but have wanted to move into the real thing on my own head. My hair is barely even wavy and I don’t want to shred it, ugh. You answered my questions and I feel safe going ahead now, other than at the back but by the time I get there I should have the confidence I need for it. Thanks so much!

[@shadowsta9]

He drew a beard on the womannequin 🤣🤣

[@laylamae3528]

I recently decided to dread my hair, and cuz I don’t wanna mess up too bad so I’m binge watching your videos😂

[@laylareiff7855]

name twins 🥺 my middle name is mae

[@melcole1990]

I so needed this! I started my daughter instant locs on relaxed hair in sept but I left the ends straight cuz I didn’t know how to do the ends. Deff fixing them now

[@dawsonleonard1128]

Gunther you’re the man bro, just from watching your vids I know so much about dreads. A lot of it is common sense and you break things down to their simplest form. I know more than females that “specialize in creating dreads” however I feel like they are not use to locing straight hair. Which I have. But I can’t grind someone that will take their time. They go up the dread once with the Crocet needle. Instead of using common sense and going through it a few times and fully detailing the straight haired loc. Now she’s trying to gel and twist. You’re a beast. Gong to do well at teaching whatever challenge is set in front of you. Keep up the good work. I need this video Featuring Gunther the great maniquene head. You hit some really key points in this one. When it comes to straight hair

[@Otto8845]

You did well on the mannequin's hair

[@bunningswarehouse3842]

Yo u my names Otto

[@Otto8845]

@@bunningswarehouse3842 ok

[@irama9605]

Stfu

[@bunningswarehouse3842]

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[@freakynight8495]

@@bunningswarehouse3842 to C de ft

[@mtndewisawesome3951]

Even though my mom refuses to let me get dreadlocks, my hair is naturally parted despite the fact that I have straight hair, my roots have their own parts almost like I have natural braids or dreads & it’s easier too see it when my hair is wet. No matter how much I comb my hair, the parts just won’t go away almost like it’s my destiny to get dreadlocks

[@demondearest3347]

Aw i hope some day you can get it

[@mtndewisawesome3951]

Arktria maybe when I finally move outa the house

[@caderenear]

How much longer til you move out?

[@mtndewisawesome3951]

@@caderenear I plan on my moving out my parents out in summer 2022, the year I turn 18.

[@wiann]

@@mtndewisawesome3951 yo my hair is straight af, I want to give myself dreads, should I do twist n rip or instant dreads? I saw sum vids that they mix them but Im scared of twist and rip could break my hair

[@robvole78]

This is the best vid yet for dreads and the maintenance of regrowth. Awesome bro!

[@valenz_9155]

Can’t wait to finish watching this video cause I’m going to get dread soon in the couple months can’t wait to show you and all of you all on great locs

[@Jonas.Frazier]

Same bro

[@donovanarmstrong5548]

Get a crochet hook to because i dont like waiting to not be able to wet my hair and it itches bad

[@nsjak4ever0413]

@@donovanarmstrong5548 wetting hair helps loc it up faster if you have straight hair. You can spray a mix of water and tea tree oil (half and half mix of each) to help with the itching. I recommend using one of those spray bottles that mist the hair instead of a stream. Those work great with the water and tea tree oil mix. Just shake it before you use to mix it all up

[@donovanarmstrong5548]

Sheri S thx

[@krispy4422]

I'm growing out my hair just for this

[@harriettoliver9918]

Thank you so much it truly was informative. i have locs’ that haven’t had maintenance for over three years due to financial crisis. i’’m hoping i will have the ability to maintain my own locs’ and keep the loc length. unfortunately i have lost so many locs’ but from your video i should be able to preserve the remaining locs’👍🏽❤️🙏🏾❤️ Peace & prosperity!

[@linelladevlin7701]

This is a great vlog. I especially liked seeing how much shrinkage happens from a 1x1” section. Will have to grow my hair a bit longer. Ty!

[@rosemaryhilton2029]

I'm a UK white woman approaching 60 and I'm gona have my hair 'once again' dreaded. I can't wait. Your vids are brill, mine will be crocheted in too, last time it was that rip n twist or whatever its called, it hurt like hell 😢

[@yungdisaster417]

I already got dreadlocks idk why I’m watching this 😭

[@valneighrryou5124]

Bc it's satisfying 😎

[@emmavalusiakova9163]

same

[@Vibinout13]

(i dont have striaght hair) i just got my crochet needles, I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY HAIR TO GROW LONGER !!! ahhh im so hyped

[@Fr-mp6fe]

update?

[@Vibinout13]

@@Fr-mp6fe Im waiting for someone else to do it, and im jus gonna use the crochet hook for retwists. Everytime i do dreads they dont look good enough. 😔

[@EloyTgod]

Just started my first dread with this method thanks Gunther 💯

[@lindawilliams0512]

Thank you that was very informing because I got my hair locked and wasn't sure what the locktition did until you showed me this method and that is exactly what she did so thank you very much for your tutorial.....

[@pattymullin8515]

Great video with completely clear instructions. Fun to watch!

[@michelefelton2692]

U really have helped me along my journey...encouraged me to do it on my own!!!!

[@MilleyD17]

I have mixed hair like you. Went to joan fabric for crochet hook and have enjoy half my hair done rn cuz my soft spot too short from always gaming with headphones. I’m hoping once I’m done my hair will be more controllable since i used to play with my hair by j taking apart knots now im forcing those knots. My dreads kinda like like a tape work but i kept them flat and crocheted each side going down in sections which seemed to make it more even. I love it so far

[@marvinsolorzano7390]

Omg thank you so much, before this video fix one of my dreads took me like 20 mins, but with this method taht take me 3 mint and look amazing and tight

[@Songwritermd]

Thank you for this video. I’m doing my own dreadlocks and I have straight hair, so this is very helpful. I used the back comb method to start mine, but have been using the crochet hook to tighten and mature them.

[@redhendrix]

With straight hair and instant locks always start with back combing after sectioning to create knots or kinks in the hair then twist and use the crochet. Gives cleaner tighter lock and a better fuller look.

[@mouhamedameziane4130]

I am the first time to see you, and I am very grateful to you.

[@iramgomez9483]

Thanks man im gonna have my friend do this and i feel it gave her confidence to do it

[@katjones5187]

Best loc tutorial on straight hair!!!!

[@jessika6575]

Wow this really help me this is the best method i seen other people tutorials was not as helpful this the one that worked for me the in and out is so easy

[@djaldd420]

Gunther I really appreciate your great content and I realize this video is a year old so I hope and pray that you've been able to see this covid stuff for what it really is by now. It's not good to live under their lies and fear my bredren

[@stryctn9yne13]

Out of all the methods and videos on how to dread straight hair, yours was the easiest to follow and the most professional looking

[@carmendavila9334]

I love this i have been wanting to do this n was told u can't because u have straight hair. Thank u soooo much getting this done soon.. u rock.

[@SlacknIsAScammer]

He’s been making the same videos over and over again for about 3 years 💀

[@HWL4Life]

No cap 😂😂😂

[@m1rality]

forreal bruh

[@vuks-fj7fl]

@@HWL4Life mans gotta get the bag

[@HWL4Life]

ski mask 😂😂😂☠️

[@timmyeastsidesurfing4086]

Lakerra well I’m new and haven’t seen all his videos

[@britneeglenn7834]

I just started my locs 3 days ago I can’t wait to see how mine turn out

[@SoulfulSmokie]

Wow this was very kind of you to take the time and teach this method. Thank you so much.

[@elanamarie0517]

This was the most helpful video. Now I can do my boyfriends dreads 😁

[@romantoribio5382]

Amazing...my hair wont lock..plz help me ill pay you .....i was sad because I thought my hair will never lock now you saved my life

[@bsman417]

You’re a dread making legend 🙏🏼😭 when we tour through your area after everything gets back to normal can I please pay you to help me get locked up!!

[@claricewhite4468]

Trying to see if you have a video on curly hair. My hair is not strait, but not very curly either. But your videos are the most informative. Thnx.

[@CereJones-f8e]

you inspired me to get dreads with the crochet needle

[@maryseduchaussoy]

I got lynched on a fb page becauseI said that I wanted to interlock my roots. Soooo many different ways. My idea was to interlock the roots and then crochet it to avoid the splitting that people are complaining about.

[@melly5432]

I wanna see u hit 1m that’s going to be the greats day of my life

[@sambarbosa6453]

Good video!! Well explained and no useless talk. Good job!!🙏🏾

[@MissRenee_X]

We need a digital version of this. I literally need to see this over and over in slow motion lol

[@mattmarinelli5241]

Great video! 3a hair here.

[@wavykidalex7244]

man gunther is the best man

[@anthonylewis5953]

Thanks for your videos man! You actually inspired me to do my own locs and I couldn't be happier. Much love from Tucson!

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[@KingDreadLxrd]

Finally you made the video that I wished you should make!💓🥰

[@rainyythegoat1402]

Hi can u do a video on Lil loadeds dreads?

[@wavey748]

bru theyre free form

[@t-raw6631]

I've been watching you before the name guntha the great I am now on my 2nd dred loc journey and so far I got 19 and the rest is in a bun when I get the rest done but when you spoke about rubber pins I felt that cause I've stabbed throu my thumb last week twice and then last year I stabbed between the Webbing of my finger all the way to muscle

[@Bonnysnipes]

Bro here my like and subscribe. This has to be the most helpful out of all ur diy dread videos

[@joshtheghostgod5853]

Thanks so much ! You made it look so easier then what I imagined 🤘

[@leahfilms2386]

I did twist and rip dream and hate them iam gonna take them out and buy a crochet Nedsle and redo them thank you for showing me ❣️

[@vuks-fj7fl]

Love the big E on the wall

[@TheBranden62]

Great information. Hope that today you arent so afraid of working with people now.

[@rdm3805]

You make it look so easy.

[@ActDaVerse]

Amazing content matter of fact GREAT CONTENT 👍🏽

[@vuks-fj7fl]

Ayeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@alessandrotortia7671]

Wow an american that actually does social distancing.

[@nisox7358]

He is half black soo

[@sidejumpking7892]

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[@Dario-hv6qz]

@@nisox7358 he meant American no not race

[@smokinyahdead]

There is black people that are more populated in America and also even if they are not black that is offencive if I said your race can't do social distance how would you feel don't judge because a person was born there judge because who they are

[@antt3208]

NisoX tf race got to do with this

[@jamochaplease]

Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful and easy to follow! I gave my friend some dreads

[@couple_shots4591]

Ima get two little dreads on the left side of my head just for fun lol and it’s easy cause it’s sort hair

[@Scarybugjuice]

Would you do videos with different types of hair or would it be the same as this?

[@Shane-bx4xn]

Hey Gunther I have a question. When I wanna start out dreads, must i have an even head of hair especially on the top?

[@dawnnudi-cook3781]

Not really, it just makes it weirder and harder

[@LionelMessi-tx9hx]

Even though I don’t have straight hair good job

[@njones72305]

I've been looking for a helpful tutorial and this was amazing. Thanks so much!

[@kimberlymcneal8195]

I think back combing would make process easier❤️

[@adrenairving7090]

Oh wow that's amazing I did enjoy it very much. Those tips ND tricks are very useful. Thx luv the beard.

[@vianne6434]

I love your video, thanx! just bought my first crotchet needle

[@MellowattsUNLTD]

Excellent! Thank you very much for this detailed and inspiring guide 😇

[@TheAdriM.]

definitely getting the bundle for christmas!!

[@irenerouse3163]

Doesn't the interlocking change the construction of the hair that follows on to a series of knots?

[@garveymarcus-zm4iw]

Thanks Soo much Gunther Almighty GOD bless you, you've helped alot

[@jacobramsey7158]

Hi! Can I just say I have been watching your videos since I started my dread journey 3 years ago. You are an amazing human, so thanks for everything you do. However, I think you are giving false hope to people with straight hair. My dreads looked so beautiful on day 1 with the crochet needle. However throughout the days, and months my hair was not so great and I debated cutting them on multiple occasion due to how the looked. I stuck it out and my dreads matured to what they are now. It was a process and not a pretty one at all. I would love to share pictures with you of how they changed throughout the months and years. But I do not have any social media. I’m not hating on this video, I just think there needs to be more information on time for straight hair dreads to mature. If that makes sense 😅 lol

[@vuks-fj7fl]

Ye they do get frizzy at the start, even if they looked neat when u started em, especially if u have soft hair, i had this problem, but im like 8 months in so its fine now..

[@jacobramsey7158]

agreed. It took me around 7-8 months before I was like okay these are starting to look decent lol.

[@michellefoster3951]

I really love the way u teach u make it really for me to understand👍

[@kimkayworldie153]

You the best to show this

[@kamkam9477]

Wassup my guy I love you so much man I think your hair videos are the best to me, keep doing the same hard work and I want to see at 1 mil

[@Luxuryfitnesshoops]

You are Absolutely Amazing!! Thank you for all you do!🙏🏼 you are appreciated

[@vuks-fj7fl]

Recycling content are we

[@amongusgamer640]

I like your 2018 intro please bring it back 😭

[@YooMamabiotch]

I want locs so bad!! Thank you for this video!! Beyond helful

[@lekalaxz-a-million4548]

Waves with straight hair!

[@melissarouse1905]

You are a good teacher thank you for sharing

[@droilman]

Bruh his vids are 100% viiiiiibes

[@canofcreamsoda2211]

Yo critical getting dreads now

[@praiselydia.6736]

I will make it while watching this video

[@capo_gambino1359]

Is there a way to instant lock dreads without chrochet hook need help?

[@vuks-fj7fl]

No you need a crochet needle, you can do twist and rip/back comb but u need crochet to make it look good and for it to stay and be secure

[@nsjak4ever0413]

I agree with the above comment. Also make sure to Palm roll your dreads as much as you can

[@Networkhair]

... you can 'interlock' 2strand twist ... I don't use a crochet hook on my clients... 'I' feel over time, it breaks the hair ... unless the hair is straight... where, I have seen how it helps clean up the stray hairs... down the length of the loc... I use old school techniques and this technique takes away the process of traditional Locs... you don't go through the journey... this is cheating 😒

[@ramzybenoud2634]

Bro i really love your content about dreadlocks that so explicit would be nice if you make a vidéo about how to have a good section !!

[@seantyrrell6770]

Awesome vid, mannequin da great tho 😂😂

[@armyjawan4685]

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[@vickilawrence7037]

The best video ever!!!!

[@Kingmelo47]

I’m just asking do box braids turn into locs after a while??